Across the UK, cats are clawing their way to the top as Battersea’s long-running Purr Minister competition returns. Established as a light-hearted event, this contest offers MPs and peers the opportunity to put forward their most loyal feline friends, each one hoping to claim the prestigious title of Purr...

The RSPCA has been ‘commended’ by Learning at Work Week 2024 after hosting sessions for staff and volunteers on coaching, wellbeing and inclusivity. The animal welfare charity came third in two categories: Inspiring a Lifelong Learning Culture Impact Award and the Supporting Business and Organisational Goals Impact Award. Learning at Work Week takes place...

A cat facing death after being left paralysed by a rare infection has been saved by vets. Owner Samantha Smith feared four-year-old Maine Coon Geralt, who is a treasured connection to her late granddad, would have to be put to sleep after he collapsed in front of her. But vet specialist...

The team at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury is currently caring for an array of ‘pawsome’ pooches but one in particular, who was found wandering the streets alone, is looking to escape to the countryside to enjoy peace and quiet and rural walks.  Three-year-old German Shepherd Cross, Tyson, arrived at the rehoming...

Leading pet food company commits to getting a nation of pets off ultra processed diets with new brand positioning focusing on health and wellbeing. With an estimated 26 million cats and dogs in UK households, Bella + Duke is stepping up for pet lovers everywhere with a fresh brand platform...

A cat who was found in West Yorkshire with metal wire twisted tightly around his paw has had to have his leg amputated. Keith was taken into a vet by a member of the public who’d found him straying in their garden in Leatham Park Road, Featherstone, on 27 October...

UK pet owners face fines of up to £500 in the lead up to Christmas as nearly one in five (17%) claim that they won’t microchip their pets, despite the legal requirement to do so which recently extended to cats. Microchipping cats in England has been a legal requirement as of 10th...

People experience stress in different forms every day. Studies have shown that most common cause of stress is work-related, with 4 in 5 adults frequently experiencing this. While a moderate level of stress can improve work performance and work efficiency, too much stress can lead to a negative effect on...

A dog who was found wandering alone in the woods after being abandoned and hit by a car is hoping for a fresh start. Two-year-old crossbreed Raza is finding life in kennels really difficult so RSPCA staff are appealing to find her a loving new home urgently. Raza was taken in by RSPCA Finsbury Park Animal...

Many pet owners will be familiar with the helpless feeling of watching your pet struggle through an evening of loud bangs and bright lights. With the autumn months well underway and fireworks season almost upon us, it’s quite natural to be feeling apprehensive.  While it can be an anxiety-inducing time...